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Some authors write a lot faster than others. Lucky them. But many authors get writer’s block and stress over their work. Still other struggle to meet their deadlines. Time management can help solve these issues. Here are some tips to make the most of each day. 1. Set a Schedule Try to write at the … Read more
There are several basic rules when it comes to writing fiction. 1. Character Is Key You need to have a main character that readers can identify with. They don’t have to be perfect. To make them interesting, they do need to have some issues to work through in the course of the novel. 2. Outline … Read more
Using census data can be difficult, but if you think outside the box and work at it, you’ll start finding information that you didn’t think was possible. You just need a little extra information to make it work for you. 1. Look on the Before Page and After Page When you’re searching census data and … Read more
A great way to preserve information from your relatives is to interview them while they still remember things. You can easily use your mobile device to record the sound or even video. These questions are only designed to get you started. You can ask about experiences, thoughts, feelings, and more to get them to start … Read more
Modern families don’t use family bibles as much as they used to. That is too bad because the family bible can be invaluable for helping find important genealogy information. You may have some family bibles in your family too. These types of family bibles are big, thick bibles with blank pages used to record births … Read more
Cabin fever is a type of illness that occurs when staying in a place for a prolonged period of time. The results of cabin fever include depression, aggression, anxiety, and sleeplessness (or sleepiness. It can go both ways, honestly). Cabin fever can be cured by simple steps that you can take to make your indoors … Read more
It’s fun to trace your family history with these useful apps. Most of them can be had on both Android and iPhone. They can help make your search even more fun but also more productive, because you can continue your work even while you’re sitting in the doctor’s waiting room. 1. BillionGraves Camera App – … Read more
Locating records on your genealogy quest can be confusing and difficult when you’re first starting out. Thankfully, today there are wonderful resources online that you can use to start your search. 1. Ancestry.com – This is probably the most well-known one because of all the commercials. They have a lot of user-generated content, and they … Read more
Cabin fever is an illness where a person feels restless, depressed, sad, and anxious. According to phobias.about.com, “Some experts believe that cabin fever is a sort of syndrome, while others feel that it is linked to such disorders as seasonal affective disorder and claustrophobia. Cabin fever is ultimately rooted in intense isolation, which may reach … Read more
Ah, Valentine’s Day. It is a day of many expectations and anticipation. Let us talk about some possibilities of gifts for Valentine’s Day. First, there is the traditional approach: chocolate. Askmen.com says, “Chocolate is the standard V-Day gift, and it’s easy to see why. It’s rich, creamy and muy delicioso. Not to mention it’s an … Read more